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Which side of bed to get into after hip operation?

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vickie1976
vickie1976

Hi

I've received my pre op letter and been advised that within 22days of having this I should have had op.

my only worry is, that I need the operation this time on left side but due to us having the small bedroom in the house giving the kids more room I cannot change where the bed is and can only get in bed one way,which would mean getting in left/operated side first this time. I'm sure someone out there would have had same issue and want to see how they managed

For me in dec when had right hip done wasnt an issue as straight away i was getting in bed good side first.

thanks vickie

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  • jools2512
    jools2512 vickie1976

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    Hi Vickie,,

    I have to tell you as a fellow leftie with a small bedroom.........upside down is the way to go! trust me.

    I knew I wanted to go in good side first, and also it was too narrow by my husband's side of the bed to be messing around with crutches. I knew I would be getting up for the bathroom also in the middle of the night. Best thing I did. Good leg in first, followed up by lifting your bad leg in with your leg lift strap thing that physio give you. Worked a treat, I was able to hoist myself across the bed into a good position by myself. I was able to get out for the loo in reverse using the strap which I hung on the bedstead. The lift strap thingy was the most valuable piece of equipment I was given. Probably slept like that till I was a lot more mobile at around eight weeks. Takes a bit of getting used to at first but actually we quite enjoyed it. Weird also, as a life - long side sleeper I very often wake after turning onto my back now. Give it a go, it's fabulous!

  • linda08893
    linda08893 vickie1976

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    Hi. My room is pretty cramped as well. I just put my pillow at the other end of the bed Give it a try out now before your op so you can used to it!!! Also if you have to move in/ out of bed you can make use of your good leg by placing the good foot under the bad leg and lifting it to where you need it. Best wishes for a successful operation and dont over think it!!!

    • damaris.m
      damaris.m vickie1976

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      so many conflicting stories though, it helps to know but doesnt make the decision any easier! 😃

    • vickie1976
      vickie1976 damaris.m

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      yes, that what I was thinking...

      This time I know what I going to ho through and have everything in place still, just this one is playing on my mind.

      I cannot change bed around nor sleep on other side as I need the head board with me sleeping on my back and no way could I turn the bed In the space I have available.

      so will just get in with operated foot first and this time round have purchased a leg lift so hoping sorted.

      Thank you everyone who got involved in this discussion 👍

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy damaris.m

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      After my right hip op I used to get out of bed on the left side in hospital and no one said not to and I carried on when I got home. It was only reading this thread that I discovered I should have been getting out on the right side!! Too late now!

    • alan1954
      alan1954 vickie1976

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      l look at getting a leg lift but instead of spending money I got some rope out of my garage measured the length put a loop in for foot and one for hand work a treat 👌

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy alan1954

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      Brilliant. A friend used his dressing gown cord. Along with my grabber it was the lifter was the best gadget I had.

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